Botafogo confirms participation in Russia's 'Brothers Cup'
The Brazilian club has scheduled its pre-season tour in Russia from July 1st to 12th, featuring friendlies against CSKA and Dynamo Moscow.
Brazilian club Botafogo has officially confirmed its mid-season schedule, which will take place in Russia. From July 1st to July 12th, the team will participate in the 2026 Brothers Cup.
During the tournament, the team will face local powerhouses. The opening match is set for July 4th against CSKA Moscow at the VEB Arena, followed by a match against Dynamo Moscow at the VTB Arena on July 10th.
Botafogo will be the first South American club to compete in the Brothers Cup. Now in its fourth edition, the event has established itself as a major summer competition in the country.
The club's management is currently working on securing broadcasting rights, aiming to air the matches on their official channel, "Botafogo TV," or through other networks. The squad will begin its preparations on June 22nd at the CT Lonier training facility before departing for Eastern Europe on June 30th.